Gathered at the hip, the extravagant skirts of this iridescent green gown form the perfect Hollywood-style silhouette
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A dramatic cascade of fuchsia and silver echoes the figure-hugging approach demonstrated by several of Elie's creations
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11 JULY 2005

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The Paris runways were aflutter with the iridescent hues of exotic butterflies on Friday as Elie Saab's latest collection brought the city's fashion week to an end.

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A hot favourite among Hollywood beauties looking for full-on red carpet glam, the Lebanese designer delivered a host of gorgeous, premiere-prefect creations in shimmering satin and luxurious slubbed silk.

One emerald green gown with diamante embroidery across a strapless bodice fell from extravagant gathers at the hip to form a dramatic A-list star silhouette. It was an approach echoed in a shimmering midnight blue affair with a deep, sequin-encrusted v-neck.

Other Award-ceremony-ready numbers included a curve-hugging gown in gun-metal blue silk with empire-waist bandeau and delicate lace overwrap, and a shimmering cascade of fuchsia and silver, with an unusual hooded effect.

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